shooting photos outside in open shade

I blogged about this little girl’s pics previously but only when referring to the color and contrast. This time I’m going to focus on composition and my manual camera settings. These shots were taken outside in the full shade of a building wall. Full shade is the best! Especially for those who are still learning.…

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white balance

Have you heard the term white balance? What is white balance? Have you ever seen pictures that appear to be too blue (“cold”) or too orange (“warm”)? The white balance is likely off. Here’s an unofficial definition of white balance from my little definitions page… White balance: Sometimes an image can look too blue or…

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photography of little children

This little miss did not want to sit still, gaze silently into my camera, and smile. She didn’t quite get it. I don’t blame her either. How is she supposed to understand my goals and what I’m trying to create as an end result. Really? No. That’s not how it works with kids. Especially one…

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